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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 304098957
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Unclass
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $2,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/12/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 04/17/2002
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/07/2002 | $1,000.00 | 04/17/2002 | Unclass | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/12/2002 | $2,000.00 | 04/17/2002 | Unclass |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational safety and Health Act of 1970: the employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a. On or about February 12, 2002, at the above addressed jobsite, employees erecting forty three (43) foot eight (8) inch span, wood, Scissors Type trusses were exposed to the hazards of falls and/or being struck by falling trusses or other materials due to shifting and collapse of the trusses as a result of inadequate bracing. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard would be to follow temporary bracing recommendations outlined in the Truss Plate Institute HIB-91 Summary Sheet Commentary and Recommendations for Handling, Installing & Bracing Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses.